So I started doing my Mom devotions again this morning. I got hung up because I had to answer some reflection questions at the end of the first chapter and it took me a little bit to just sit there and do it. Okay, I really could have just skipped it since I'm not getting graded on it or anything but if I'm going to do it I'm doing it all the way! And the silly part is once I sat down and did it, it took me max thirty minutes to do! And it's always good to have my feedback written down, it lets me know what is really going on in my head, scary I know! Plus if I ever look back I'll see a better picture of the journey! I say if I ever look back because sometimes I do but mostly my journals, devotional or personal, get stuck away in my dresser door or eventually up in the attic which I try at all costs to avoid. However, when I write something down it gets to me more than just thinking about it in my head. I have way to many thoughts go through my head in one day! I've realized that as I've begun this journey of blogging. It also seems like I have a lot of journeys going on at the same time! Kind of like being a Mom and/or military wife! Go figure.
Anyways getting back to the point of my blog today I'm proud to say I haven't lost my identity as me in this journey of motherhood. The first chapter I just finished in my devotional book is about our identity and where we find it from. And although part of my identity comes from being a mom, a wife, a military wife, a soon to be (fingers crossed) some day therapist, I'm also simply ME! I'm a Christian who has a relationship with Jesus and am secure it that ultimately. What I find most comforting in this journey of my life so far is that I've taken my Mom's words of wisdom "take some time for yourself" to heart and put it into practice in my own life. Even last year when I was crazy busy with grad school and work if I simply went to the school's computer lab and got away from my hectic house I stayed true to me. So my words of wisdom today is to stay true to yourself! Also never forget where God has called you, it may be a roller coaster getting there but I've learned a lot through the process of getting there. After all the value is in the journey!
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